638 Magenta Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family converted class A building at 638 Magenta Street in Olinville, now owned by Barbara Gilbert, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues throughout 2022-2025. Most recently, in February 2025, there were multiple housing maintenance complaints filed, including concerns about a mailbox, steam pipe/riser plumbing issues, door frame problems, and various paint/plaster conditions affecting ceilings, cabinets, and windows. Many of these complaints required access for inspection but could not be completed successfully.

This wave of complaints followed a pattern of open violations from 2022, including problems with heat/hot water systems, door/window maintenance, and various plaster/paint defects throughout the building. Particularly concerning is the series of open Class A violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with notices issued in 2022 and 2023 that remain unresolved as of 2024. The building's history shows some recurring issues, including a pest infestation complaint from January 2025 and multiple heating system violations noted between 2022-2023.

Earlier inspections noted problems with the boiler room access, heating systems, and various interior maintenance deficiencies, particularly affecting Apartment 1. Despite these numerous complaints and violations, there have been successful rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022, which passed. The most recent complaint regarding an illegal conversion, logged in February 2025, was marked as "Access Denied – 2nd Attempt" during inspection, indicating difficulty in verifying the building's current use status. While some violations have been closed through resolution or inspection, many critical issues, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and various maintenance concerns, remain open or were only partially addressed during inspections.